Download

Translating...

Content is automatically generated by Microsoft Azure Translator Text API. CGTN is not responsible for any of the translations.

Error loading player: No playable sources found
27:06

In May, the migrant Asian paradise-flycatchers are ready to breed after returning to their hometown in the forest of central China's Wushan Mountains.

The male bird's tail is nearly four times the length of its torso, resembling delicate silk ribbons. The bird is thus bestowed with the connotation of longevity and auspiciousness.

Two couples have built their nests and ready to raise the newborns. Watch this episode to find out more.

(Cover images via screenshot and VCG)

(If you want to contribute and have specific expertise, please contact us at nature@cgtn.com.)

MORE FROM CGTN

Life takes flight: Sand martins' breeding season safeguarded
{"type":2,"value":"CGTN","commentator":[],"valueShow":true,"commentatorShow":false}

Travel

09:02, 04-Apr-2025

Conservation success: spotted seals flourish in China's wetland
{"type":2,"value":"CGTN","commentator":[],"valueShow":true,"commentatorShow":false}

Animal

09:00, 04-Apr-2025

Migratory birds flock to NE China's wetland reserve
{"type":2,"value":"By Sun Tianyuan","commentator":[],"valueShow":true,"commentatorShow":false}

Animal

05:47, 04-Apr-2025

China's Tomb-sweeping Day blends tech, eco-tributes
{"type":2,"value":"CGTN","commentator":[],"valueShow":true,"commentatorShow":false}

Nature

05:41, 04-Apr-2025

TOP NEWS

China's CFNA blasts U.S. tariffs as trade protectionism
{"type":2,"value":"CGTN","commentator":[],"valueShow":true,"commentatorShow":false}

China

03:35, 05-Apr-2025

China to impose additional 34% tariffs on all U.S. products
{"type":2,"value":"CGTN","commentator":[],"valueShow":true,"commentatorShow":false}

China

10:16, 04-Apr-2025

US stock market plummets amid tariff fallout
{"type":2,"value":"CGTN","commentator":[],"valueShow":true,"commentatorShow":false}

Economy

06:32, 04-Apr-2025

Search Trends